Propane Transport Driver

Tiger Fuel Company; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 4,133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Home daily

Family-owned company

Job summary

Tiger Fuel is hiring a Class A Transport Driver focused on propane, with cross-training in petroleum. This full-time role offers competitive hourly pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and a home-every-day schedule.

Shifts may include Sundays to Thursdays from 2am to 2pm, with overtime opportunities. You’ll drive a tanker to Tiger locations, monitor loading equipment, and ensure safety for you and customers.

Qualifications

• CDL A license with HazMat and tanker endorsements.
• Minimum 1 year experience driving large trucks.
• Physically able to load/unload and climb onto tanker.
• Good reading and math skills for quantities and routes.
• Pass a DOT physical and drug screen prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Drive a transport truck to haul liquid propane to Tiger locations.
• Monitor loading/unloading equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Ensure safety for yourself and customers during loading, unloading and transport.
• Maintain clear communication with dispatchers, logistics, and drivers.
• Comply with DOT regulations and company safety policies.

Skills

CDL A license

HazMat endorsement

Tank vehicle endorsement

Safety-focused

Job description

Description

Join the Tiger Fuel team as a Class A Transport Driver with a focus on Propane and cross trained in Petroleum. What's in it for you?

• Competitive hourly rate
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Be home EVERY DAY
• Be a part of an outstanding local family owned business

We're looking for an outstanding individual to join our team and contribute to the company's legacy of excellent service and safety as a full-time *Propane* Transport Driver. Available shifts could include Sunday thru Thursday from 2am to 2pm. Drivers also have the ability to pick up an extra shift for overtime! You’ll be home every day - no over the road! We take pride in our transport drivers and believe they play an integral role in our success.

Your primary responsibility will be driving a transport truck to haul liquid propane to various Tiger locations. The transport driver will monitor all loading and unloading equipment, such as pumps, valves and hoses, to ensure safety for themselves and their customers.

Requirements

• Possess a CDL A license, with proper haz-mat and tanker endorsements and medical card
• Minimum of one (1) year experience driving large truck
• Physically capable of using equipment to load and unload transport trucks, including pulling hoses and climbing onto the top of the tanker
• Physically capable to participate in heavy lifting, bending, squatting, climbing, carrying hoses/nozzles weighing 50 lbs
• Experience driving in snow, ice, other weather conditions, and maneuvering in tight quarters
• Acceptable driving record with no major convictions
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in written correspondence with dispatchers, logistics, and customers.
• High school level math competence to verify quantities and volumes.
• Must be able to read and understand road signs, instructions, routes and other paperwork
• Demonstrate a great attitude dealing with customers, coworkers, and other drivers including patience during load/wait times/traffic
• Pass a pre-employment DOT physical and drug screen

Working Conditions:

• Primarily outside work, driving large fuel vehicle
• Able to drive for long periods of time
• Physically challenging position with climbing on/off truck and fueling
• Exposure to dust, fumes and high noise levels. Required to drive occasionally in hazardous conditions, including weather, tight quarters, and blighted areas
• May be required to work alternative shift, long hours, or on weekends and work additional assigned loads in compliance with DOT regulations

Fast paced work environment with a goal oriented company where safety and customer service are valued as the key drivers of profitability.

Additional Info:

No OTR work: you'll be home after every shift. We offer great benefits (major medical, dental, life, 401K with matching, a wellness stipend, paid time off, discounts on home heating and gasoline products). We also offer our transport drivers a Safety Bonus Program and flexible holiday pay.